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Amanda Randolph

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Amanda Randolph

Birth
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Death
25 Aug 1967 (aged 70)
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot
Gentleness section, Map #B18, Lot 1054, Single Ground Interment Space 1
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Actress. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, she began her career in black musical revues in the 1920s. In 1949, she become a comedy favorite on television appearing on "Amanda" the first network-televised series to feature an African-American performer in a regular role. She became a regular on the top early black TV shows "Amos 'n' Andy" 1951 to 1953, "Beulah" 1950 to 1953 and was a regular on the "Danny Thomas Show." She was also the older sister of actress Lillian Randolph known as the "Madame Queen."
Actress. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, she began her career in black musical revues in the 1920s. In 1949, she become a comedy favorite on television appearing on "Amanda" the first network-televised series to feature an African-American performer in a regular role. She became a regular on the top early black TV shows "Amos 'n' Andy" 1951 to 1953, "Beulah" 1950 to 1953 and was a regular on the "Danny Thomas Show." She was also the older sister of actress Lillian Randolph known as the "Madame Queen."

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: Dec 13, 1998
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/4187/amanda-randolph: accessed ), memorial page for Amanda Randolph (2 Sep 1896–25 Aug 1967), Find a Grave Memorial ID 4187, citing Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.